The Taiwanese Server System and Server Motherboard Industries, 4Q 2018

The report finds shipment volume of the Taiwanese server system industry shipped at the full system/barebones levels grew 1.6% sequentially but those shipped at the board level declined 0.3% in the third quarter of 2018, reaching 1.05 million units and 1.24 million units, respectively. The industry is yet to be affected by Intel's CPU shortage and the Sino-China trade war. However, the ongoing US-China trade war could be a risk factor for the industry as over 50% of Taiwan's server systems are currently made in China. In the fourth quarter, traditionally the peak season, the industry shipped at the full system/barebone and board levels is estimated to have witnessed 8.2% and 9.4% sequential growth, respectively. Nevertheless, the industry is estimated to have reached 6.2% and 3.9% in 2018, respectively, compared to 2017.

nan List of figures: This research report presents shipment volume and value forecasts and recent quarter review of the Taiwanese server industry, mainly comprising of server systems and server boards. The report includes server shipment volume, shipment value, average selling price, with detailed volume breakdowns by assembly level (full system, barebones and board), price point, manufacturer volume ranking, production location, shipment destination, and business type. The content of this report is based on primary data obtained through interviews with server makers which have production facilities based in Taiwan and China. List of tables: nan Companies Mentioned: nan